Cafe Perks
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
47
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Cafe Perks, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 9, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Sanford facility scores 77, putting Cafe Perks on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -2 lids on food in hot holding table
14-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cookline floor **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -"sandwich bar" reach-in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 2x, 10ppm, operator refilled sanitizer solution, retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -"sandwich bar" reach-in cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -left side of cookline next to fryer
23-03-4
61
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside/behind roll top lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -slicer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: -slicer has a light accumulation of grease and food debris **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
67
Mar 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
30
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -raw shell eggs lacking time, per operator less than 1 hour, operator, marked time **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in prep area, operator installed paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in prep area, operator installed soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooke potatoes, per operator cooked on Monday, 9/17/2024 lacking date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tiles under equipment on cookline
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan on shelf above reach-in cooler has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryer/stove have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind flat top grills have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator added more chlorine, retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
33
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind equipment at soda station in wait area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezers in back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -sanitizer level 0 per cent. Operator has called technician **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. -behind tables and dish machine in prep area -behind water heater area in kitchen **Warning**
41-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hash browns 63F, potatoes81F out 2 hours per operator. Advised operator to place on Time as a Public Holding form. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -corned beef hash 51F removed from can and sliced at least 24 hours. Disposed of by operator. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener and holder soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -dish area. Corrected on site **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -employee P has not signed form. Employed 30 days per operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -has plan for other items. Advised to add raw shell eggs to it **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cough medicine above serving spoons in storage area, tools over storage containers in storage area **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind equipment at soda station in wait area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezers in back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice machine next to walk in cooler **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -pressure washer stored next to walk in cooler in prep area **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
25
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - reach in cooler by grill. sliced tomato 47F, chopped tomato 46F, shred cheese 47F, cooked potato 46F. In unit 3 hours per operator. Operator is moving all product to walk in cooler and lowering thermostat in unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish over potatoes, double door cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - stomach remedy on spice shelf **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - insecticide stored on ice machine **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs, 1 hour **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in dish room **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -steel wool in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -potatoes boiled and sliced yesterday, gravies from 2 days ago **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. - dish machine racks **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -plastic squeeze bottles stored on floor of storeroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open beverage containers on cutting board, shelf over slicer **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer in back room next to hand sink lid is off hinges **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -areas underneath and behind equipment throughout entire kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer next to back door -chest freezer next to dish area **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights are soiled -over grill area **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand sink - soap dispenser - paper towel dispenser - top of refrigerator -exterior of all cooking equipment soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door does not close completely **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - old, unused equipment cluttering back area: old ice machine, reach in cooler, sink **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed lettuce over slaw - unwashed tomatoes over bread- walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe under handwash sink leaks -leak under dish sink in back room **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt in storeroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
16
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line equipment. Dishwasher racks soiled. Bulk food storage containers soiled. Exterior of ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plate's chipped. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Class schedule for 05/16/2023. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line equipment. Dishwasher racks soiled. Bulk food storage containers soiled. Exterior of ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plate's chipped. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (111F - Hot Holding). Advised to reheat item(s) to 165F for 15 seconds within two hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Temperature: chili 128f. Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plate's chipped. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door True unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line equipment. Dishwasher racks soiled. Bulk food storage containers soiled. Exterior of ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
43
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: green beans (119F - Hot Holding). Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make Cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Item stacked to high.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee buttered toast bare handed. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained, prep area and cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish wash area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line and prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior of used greased container not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen, cook line, dish wash area.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster.
33-23-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled. Under Grill, cook line soiled with grease buildup. Cooking equipment, soiled with grease buildup. Prep table shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
32
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Perks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Perks on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Perks?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Cafe Perks.
How does Cafe Perks compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Cafe Perks most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Cafe Perks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Perks have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Perks means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cafe Perks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Perks is inspected around four times per year on average.
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